Abstract: A nonstaining coating composition which comprises as essential components (A) a specific aliphatic sulfonic acid compound or amine salt thereof, (B) a compound having per molecule at least one functional group selected among carboxly, a carboxly anhydride group, and a carboxyl group blocked with an alkyl vinyl ether, (C) a specific organosilicate and/or a condensate thereof, and (D) a resin having epoxy groups and/or alkoxysilyl groups in the molecule; and a method of finish coating. They give a cured coating film which has nonstaining properties based on a high degree of hydrophilicity from immediately after the formation thereof and has satisfactory long-term weatherability, water resistance, and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A coating composition based upon at least partially hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silanes and having particular utility in forming tintable, abrasion resistant coatings on lenses. Incorporation in the composition of a non-hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silane provides a desired reduction in viscosity. Incorporation in the composition of a polyether surfactant provides a cured coating of the composition with increased tintability.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surface treatment agent that endows a copper foil with excellent adhesion to insulating resins.

Abstract: A self-shining aerosol-type shoe polish composition consisting essentially of 0.5 to 25% by volume of a silicone compound, optionally 3 to 25% by volume of a drying retardant and/or 0.1 to 1% by volume of an anti-static agent component, and the remainder of liquefied gas as a solvent as well as a propellant gas, exhibits excellent drying properties and self-shining effect when sprayed on the surface of shoes.

Abstract: Provided is a baked color pencil lead which comprises a baked lead obtained by impregnating pores of a porous baked lead comprising at least a filler with a solution containing a polysiloxane having a structural unit represented by the following Formula (I) and subjecting it to heat treatment in an oxidation atmosphere and/or a non-oxidation atmosphere and a colorant filled into the pores of the resultant baked lead and which is excellent in mechanical strength (bending strength, tensile strength, impact strength and the like) while exhibiting a satisfactory coloring power and sufficient drawn line density: wherein R1 and R2 each represent an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a hydroxy group or a siloxane group, and they may be the same or different.

Abstract: Resinous composition comprising: (A) 100 weight parts of

Abstract: A water repellent silicone coating agent composition comprising (A) a diorganopolysiloxane having a viscosity of 20 to 20,000 mPa·s at 25° C. in which the terminal ends of the molecular chain are blocked by silanol groups or silicon-bonded hydrolyzable groups, (B) a cross-linking agent represented by general formula RaSiX4-a, in which R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group comprising 1 to 10 carbon atoms, X is a hydrolyzable group, and subscript a is an integer of 0 to 2, (C) a condensation reaction catalyst, (D) a hydrophobic surface treated dry process silica having a carbon content of 3.7 to 5% by weight and a bulk density of 40 to 99 g/L, or a hydrophobic surface treated dry process silica having a carbon content of 2.7 to 5% by weight and a bulk density of 100 to 300 g/L, (E) an organic functional silane coupling agent-based adhesion-imparting agent, (F) an organic solvent, and optionally (G) a non-reactive silicone fluid.

Abstract: A non-stick polymer coated aluminum foil and method of making it. The polymer coating composition comprises a silicone resin, a silicone release agent, a silicone curing agent, a hindered phenol antioxidant and a solvent. The method of making the non-stick polymer coated aluminum foil includes applying the polymer coating composition on at least a portion of one side of the aluminum foil and partially curing the coating composition to allow handling and future processing of the coated aluminum foil without blocking of the coating composition. The curing of the coating composition is completed by heating the coated aluminum foil in bulk.

Abstract: Physiologically acceptable and non-corrosive silicone compositions are used for treating surfaces such as glass, porcelain, ceramic, marble, granite, metal, coated metal, plastic, wood, painted wood, cement, leather, textile, cloth, and other hard or soft composite surfaces, to render them water and soil repellent. Volatile organic compound (VOC) free cream, paste, powder and solid compositions are provided by the inclusion of particulate stabilizers in the silicone compositions. Solventless silicone compositions provide numerous advantages with improved water and soil repellency qualities.

Abstract: An organometallic precursor mixture for forming a metal alloy pattern and a method of forming the metal alloy pattern using the same, wherein the metal alloy pattern having improved adhesive force to a substrate, heat resistance, and resistance to atmospheric corrosion can be readily formed using the organometallic precursor mixture by and exposing step without using a separate photosensitive resin.

Abstract: Provided is a copper source liquid useful in MOCVD processes for forming copper thin films on semiconductor wafers. The source liquid comprises water and a source component wherein the source component contains at least 90 weight % Cu(hfac)TMVS and the copper source liquid preferably contains no more than 10 weight % water. The dissolved oxygen concentration in the water is established at no more than 0.5 ppm relative to the water. Decomposition of the Cu(hfac)TMVS is controlled in the present invention by lowering the dissolved oxygen concentration in the water. The resulting copper source liquid allows for improved reproducibility of CVD film quality by raising the capacity to control the amount of water addition to the copper source liquid used in MOCVD processes.

Abstract: A process for producing a coating on a substrate, which includes: (A) applying to a substrate in a first step a composition which includes one or more organosilicon components defined in the claims, to obtain a treated substrate, and (B) subsequently in a second step applying (i) at least one organosiloxane which carries at least one triamino group of the general formula {NHx(CH2)aNHy(CH2)bNH2}— or a composition which includes (i), to the treated substrate.

Abstract: A method of dyeing and treating a substrate using a water-stabilized organosilane. A method of antimicrobially treating a food article. A method of antimicrobially coating a fluid container. A method of antimicrobially coating a latex medical article.

Abstract: Provided is a copper source liquid useful in MOCVD processes for forming copper thin films on semiconductor wafers. The source liquid comprises water and a source component wherein the source component contains at least 90 weight % Cu(hfac)TMVS and the copper source liquid preferably contains no more than 10 weight % water. The dissolved oxygen concentration in the water is established at no more than 0.5 ppm relative to the water. Decomposition of the Cu(hfac)TMVS is controlled in the present invention by lowering the dissolved oxygen concentration in the water. The resulting copper source liquid allows for improved reproducibility of CVD film quality by raising the capacity to control the amount of water addition to the copper source liquid used in MOCVD processes.

Abstract: An optically clear protective thin film having covalent chemical bonds on a molecular level between organic polymer and in situ generated silica molecules is formed from a hydrolyzed coating solution of tetraalkyl orthosilicate, epoxyalkylalkoxy silanes, (math)acryloxyalkylalkoxy silanes and solvent.

Abstract: An adhesive curable composition which comprises, as the main component, a vinyl polymer having at least one crosslinkable silyl group represented by the general formula (1). Said composition can be used as a sealing composition, a pressure sensitive adhesive composition and a coating composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing functional coatings with organofunctional silanes, a metal compound and difficultly volatile oxides, in which a) a hydrolytic condensation is performed, optionally in the presence of a condensation catalyst and/or additives, of the following components 1. at least one crosslinkable organofunctional silane, 2. at least one metal compound, 3. optionally at least one non-crosslinkable organofunctional silane and 4. optionally one or more difficultly volatile oxides soluble in the reaction medium; b) that to said hydrolytic condensate is added an organic, crosslinkable prepolymer; and c) the thus obtained coating solution is applied to a substrate and subsequently cured.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating solution for forming transparent silica coating film which solution is stable and can readily form comparatively thick silica coating film on a substrate through single application of the coating solution without use of an organic solvent. The invention also provides a method for producing transparent silica coating film. The coating solution comprising an aqueous solution contains at least one silicon compound which is selected from the group consisting of silicon oxide, silicic acid, and a silicic acid hydrate and which has been modified to have silanol groups; a strong organic base; and a water-soluble polymer, wherein the silicon compound is dissolved in the aqueous solution in presence of the strong organic base.

Abstract: Black plate-shaped ferrite composite particles with magnetoplumbite structure, particle size of 0.01 to 0.2 &mgr;m are surface coated with an organosilicon compound(s) and a carbon black coating is applied over the organosilicon coating layer. Optionally, a coating of silicon or aluminum oxide or hydroxide is provided on the surface of the black plate-shaped composite particles and below the organosilicon layer. The particles have a high blackness and when applied to a non-magnetic substrate with a binder resin to form a magnetic medium provide low light transmittance, low surface resistivity and a smooth surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous solutions of amino group-containing silanol compounds, glass substrates and glass fibers which are surface-treated with the solutions, and processes for the preparation of aqueous solutions of amino-containing silanol compounds. The aqueous solutions of amino group-containing silanol compounds of the present invention are prepared by reacting 1 mole of an aminoalkylsilane with 1.5 to 10 moles of water, and distilling off a volatile organic compound by-producing during the reaction until the content becomes less than 4% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, to a process for its preparation and to a method of coating shaped articles or elastomeric materials, where the composition can be prepared using (1) polymer components selected from the group consisting of (A1) polyorganosiloxanes comprising units (T units) of the formula (R1Si—O3/2) and optionally, units (M units) of the formula (R3Si—O1/2) (A2) polyorganosiloxanes comprising units (Q units) of the formula (Si—O4/2) and, optionally, units (M units) of the formula (R3Si—O1/2)  in which R is identical or different and represents unhalogenated or halogenated hydrocarbon radicals having 1 to 18 carbon atom(s) per radical or OR1, where R1 is identical or different and represents hydrogen or a monovalent, unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 8 carbon atom(s),  with the proviso that there are from 0.01% to 3.0% by weight, preferably from 0.

Abstract: A composition for film formation which, when used in the production of semiconductor devices and the like, can give interlayer insulating films which differ little in dielectric constant even when obtained through curing under different conditions and have excellent adhesion to substrates, a process for producing the composition, and a silica-based film obtained from the composition. The composition for film formation comprises: (A) a product of hydrolysis and condensation obtained by hydrolyzing and condensing (A-1) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following formula (1), compounds represented by the following formula (2), and compounds represented by the following formula (3), and (A-2) at least one compound represented by the following formula (4), in the presence of a catalyst and water; and (B) an organic solvent.

Abstract: Provided is a baked color pencil lead which comprises a baked lead obtained by impregnating pores of a porous baked lead comprising at least a filler with a solution containing a polysiloxane having a structural unit represented by the following Formula (I) and subjecting it to heat treatment in an oxidation atmosphere and/or a non-oxidation atmosphere and a colorant filled into the pores of the resultant baked lead and which is excellent in mechanical strength (bending strength, tensile strength, impact strength and the like) while exhibiting a satisfactory coloring power and sufficient drawn line density: 1

Abstract: A coating composition based upon at least partially hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silanes and having particular utility in forming tintable, abrasion resistant coatings on lenses. Incorporation in the composition of a non-hydrolyzed epoxy-functional alkoxy silane provides a desired reduction in viscosity. Incorporation in the composition of a polyether surfactant provides a cured coating of the composition with increased tintability.

Abstract: The object is to provide a water/oil repellent composition which can simultaneously perform a water/oil treatment and a polishing treatment to leather products such as leather shoes, etc., by using one water/oil repellent composition, and can also exert excellent water/oil repellent effect and excellent polishing effect. It is constituted so that microcapsules, in which a polishing agent is encapsulated, are dispersed in a water/oil repellent agent.

Abstract: A primer composition showing good adhesion to the surface of a substrate, such as a glass substrate, and excellent in weather resistance and water resistance as well as a method of effecting adhesion is provided. The primer composition is characterized by comprising a saturated hydrocarbon polymer having at least one silicon-containing group which has hydroxyl or hydrolyzable group bound to the silicon atom and capable of crosslinking under formation of a siloxane bond.

Abstract: A coating liquid for forming a silica-containing film with a low-dielectric constant, which enables the formation of a low-density film having a dielectric constant as low as 3 or less and being excellent not only in resistance of oxygen plasma and in process adaptation but also in adhesion to a substrate and in film strength, is provided. A substrate coated with the silica-containing film having the above characteristics, which is obtained by the use of the above coating liquid, is further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a low tacky, conductive, soft urethane roller for use in a printer. The roller includes a metal salt evenly or homogeneously distributed in a copolymer formed of a diisocyanate, a reactive silicone containing an amine group; and a polyol or a polyamine. The roller can also have a volume resistivity of between about 1E5 ohm-cm and about 5E10 ohm-cm, and includes a metal salt solution in a copolymer formed of a diisocyanate, a reactive silicone containing a hydroxyl group and/or an amine group; and a polyol and/or a polyamine.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing organic silicon compound represented by the following formula (1):   (1) provided that the symbols in the formula (1) have the following meanings: R1 and R2: respectively independently monovalent hydrocarbon groups; Af: a group represented by the following formula (2), (3), (4) or (5): A1—X1—  (2) A2—X2—O—X1—  (3) A1—X2—O—X1—  (4) A2—X1—  (5) provided that the symbols in the formulae (2), (3), (4) and (5) have the following meanings: A1: a monovalent polyfluorohydrocarbon group; A2: a monovalent polyfluorohydrocarbon group containing an etheric oxygen atom; X1: —(CH2)a— (a is an integer of at least 3); X2: a bivalent hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: Silicone compositions are used for treating nonporous surfaces such as glass, porcelain, ceramic, polished or painted metal, plastic, and the like, to render them water, soil and stain repellent. Volatile organic compound (VOC) free cream, paste, powder and solid compositions are provided by the inclusion of stabilizers in the silicone compositions. Solventless silicone compositions provide numerous advantages and improved water/soil repellency qualities.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to low VOC curable coating compositions suitable for use in various mar and etch resistant coatings, such as in automotive coatings. The binder of the composition includes silicon/hydroxyl and cross-linking components. The silicon/hydroxyl component includes one or more reactive oligomers having linear or branched cycloaliphatic moiety and at least two functional groups with at least one being a silane or silicate group, the remaining being a hydroxyl group. Applicants have unexpectedly discovered that by including silane or silicate functionalities in these reactive oligomers, the solids level of the composition can be significantly increased at reduced composition viscosities. As a result, such high solids low VOC compositions can be readily applied by conventional application means, such as by spraying.

Abstract: A non-stick polymer coated aluminum foil and method of making it. The polymer coating composition comprises a silicone resin, a silicone release agent, a silicone curing agent, a hindered phenol antioxidant and a solvent. The method of making the non-stick polymer coated aluminum foil includes applying the polymer coating composition on at least a portion of one side of the aluminum foil and partially curing the coating composition to allow handling and future processing of the coated aluminum foil without blocking of the coating composition. The curing of the coating composition is completed by heating the coated aluminum foil in bulk.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antifouling agents containing (A) at least one multifunctional carbosilane and/or carbosiloxane of formula (I) Q[(CH2)mSiR1nX(3−n)]p  (I)  and/or a partial condensation product thereof, wherein each R1 is independently a C1-C18 alkyl and/or C6-C20 aryl, X is OH, C1-C4 alkoxy, C6-C20 aryloxy, or C1-C6 acyloxy, n is 0 to 2, m is 2 to 6, p is an integer ≧2, and Q is either (i) a linear or cyclic silane or siloxane or (ii) an unsubstituted hydrocarbon or a hydrocarbon in which at least one carbon atom is substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of O, N, S, and P, and optionally (B) one or more alkoxysilanes, (C) an organic solvent and/or water, (D) a catalyst, (E) inorganic nanoparticles, and/or (F) other additives.

Abstract: A siliceous substrate having a face which is at least partly provided with a water-repellent layer having a thickness of no greater than 5000 Angstroms, said layer being a layer of at least one fluoro aliphatic silane compound having at least one silicon atom chemically bound to the siliceous substrate and chemically bound to the silicon atom of another fluoro silane compound of the layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating material comprising condensates of at least one compound (A) of the general formula RaMZb (a=0-3; b=1-4; a+b=3, 4), where R is a non-hydrolyzable organic group, and at least one compound (B) of the general formula R′xMZy(x=1-3; y=1-3; x+y=3, 4), where R is a non-hydrolyzable organic group and at least one R′ contains a perfluoro polyether structure separated from M by at least two atoms, where M is an element from the periodic table of elements selected from the main groups III-V or from the subgroups II-IV and Z is a hydrolyzable organic group, and where at least one R is not equal to at least one R′.

Abstract: A composition for film formation which comprises:

Abstract: A solvent composition useful for liquid delivery MOCVD, comprising toluene and a Lewis base, wherein toluene is present at a concentration of from about 75% to about 98% by volume, based on the total volume of toluene and the Lewis base. Such solvent composition is usefully employed to dissolve or suspend precursors therein for liquid delivery MOCVD, e.g., MOCVD of ferroelectric material films such as SBT.

Abstract: An aqueous composition formed by mixing a hydrolyzable silicon compound having a low solubility in water (e.g a fluorosilane), a major proportion of water, and a surfactant, also contains an effective amount of a co-solvent (e.g. certain glycol ethers) which is sparingly soluble in water to improve the stability of the composition. The composition may be used for surface treatment.

Abstract: An aqueous organopolysiloxane-containing composition comprising organopolysiloxanes of formula I: HO [Si(A)(CH3)z(OH)1−zO]a[Si(B)(R2)y(OH)1−yO]b[Si(C)(CH3)O]c[Si(D)(OH)O]dH.

Abstract: An aqueous glass fiber sizing composition comprising at least one diol-organosilane coupling agent and at least one triol-organosilane coupling agent.

Abstract: A curable ceramer composition, coated articles and methods for making and curing the composition. The curable ceramer comprises a fluoro/silane, a crosslinkable silane, a curable binder precursor, and a colloidal inorganic oxide. The ceramer has a long shelf life before cure and can be used to provide cured ceramer coatings and articles having stain resistance, abrasion resistance and hardness.

Abstract: An aqueous composition formed by mixing a hydrolysable silicon compound having a low solubility in water (e.g a fluorosilane), a major proportion of water, and a surfactant, also contains an effective amount of a co-solvent (e.g. certain glycol ethers) which is sparingly soluble in water to improve the stability of the composition. The composition may be used for surface treatment.

Abstract: A water-repellent solution for forming a superior water-repellent film on a glass substrate is produced by subjecting a fluoroalkyl-group contained silane compound to a hydrolysis and a condensation polymerization. With this, at least dimers and trimers of the silane compound are produced. In case wherein the fluoroalkyl-group contained silane compound is of a type having the following general formula, satisfied performance of the formed water-repellent film is expected: CF3(CF2)m(CH2)2SiX3 wherein “m” is equal to or greater than 7 (seven) and “X” represents halogen, isocyanate-group or alkoxy-group, said alkoxy-group including methoxy-group [OCH3], ethoxy-group [OC2H5] or isopropoxy-group [OC3H5]. When the “m” is equal to or greater than 9 (nine), the performance of the film is much increased.

Abstract: An antifouling silicone emulsion coating-composition comprising following components (A), (B), (C) and (D), an amount of the component (C) incorporated being in the range of 5 to 80% by weight relative to the total solid contents in the composition: (A) partially hydrolyzed organosiloxane with a weight-average molecular weight of 600 to 5,000 (determined using a polystyrene calibration curve), represented by the average formula (I): R2aSiOb(OR1)c(OH)d wherein R1 and R2 represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group; a, b, c and d are numerals satisfying the following relationships: a+2b+c+d=4, 0≦a<3, 0<b<2, 0<c<4, and 0<d<4; (B) nonionic or anionic surface active agent; (C) photo-semiconductor; and (D) water.

Abstract: A coated article suitable for use at elevated temperature is formed of a substrate made from metal or a ceramic, a diffuse reflective barrier coating overlying the substrate, and a low-emissivity top coat covering the diffuse reflective barrier coating. The diffuse reflective barrier coating includes a transmissive medium having a transmissive-medium index of refraction, and a plurality of radiation-scattering centers distributed in the transmissive medium, the radiation-scattering centers having a scattering-center index of refraction different from the transmissive-medium index of refraction. The radiation scattering centers may be voids or second ceramic particles. The diffuse reflective barrier coating has a surface roughness of less than about 150 microinches RMS.

Abstract: A curable resin composition containing (A) a saturated hydrocarbon polymer having at least one reactive silicon-containing group in a molecule, and (B) a hydrogenated oligomer of an &agr;-olefin, or a curable resin composition containing (A) a saturated hydrocarbon polymer having at least one reactive silicon-containing group in a molecule, (C) a saturated hydrocarbon oligomer, and (D) an ester plasticizer, both of which have good workability, in particular, at low temperature.